Lead Software Engineer - L5

Reference: 26395

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States Industry: Technology & Software Posted:
Contact:
Ethan Hudson Email: ehudson

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Job Title Lead Software Engineer Location Chicago  (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity Are you ready to architect low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure that powers modern digital streaming environments? We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to direct the end-to-end design and execution of a mission-critical video distribution platform. In this high-impact role, you will bridge technical vision with product strategy while guiding a cross-functional, globally distributed engineering team.

Responsibilities Architect & Scale:
Direct full-lifecycle engineering initiatives for high-availability systems, guaranteeing real-time execution and operational reliability.

Technical Guidance:
Lead and elevate engineering colleagues through rigorous code reviews, technical mentorship, and quality assurance standards.

Product

Collaboration:

Partner with product leadership to evaluate technical feasibility and translate strategic goals into robust architectural solutions.

Process & Tooling Optimization:
Refine deployment workflows, establish verification frameworks, and maintain comprehensive documentation across the system life cycle.

Global Alignment:
Work directly with international product and technology teams to integrate continuous platform innovations across time zones.

System Resolution:
Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in live, high-traffic distributed environments.

Requirements (Must-Have)
Experience &

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience) combined with 5+ years of progressive backend software development.

Core Technical Expertise:
Advanced proficiency in C/C++, network programming, and relational/non-relational database design.

Distributed Architecture:
Hands-on background building and maintaining high-concurrency, mission-critical distributed systems.

Execution & Delivery:
Sound understanding of Agile methodologies, modern SDLC frameworks, and technical project management.

Communication & Leadership:
Aptitude for explaining complex engineering topics to non-technical partners and aligning tech initiatives with business outcomes.

Global Flexibility:
Capability to adapt schedules periodically to accommodate co-working hours with international engineering hubs.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Direct domain experience within the digital advertising or media streaming sectors.

Exposure to programmatic ad-serving architectures and open protocol specifications (e.g., OpenRTB).A passion for researching, adopting, and deploying emerging software development tools and paradigms.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary package commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision).Flexible remote work arrangements and professional development support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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